Recipe Rating: 3.21253

Tender young pumpkin stuffed with wild rice and cranberries makes for a fun and tasty dish. Serve as a light lunch or with an entrée of your choice, a fresh green salad, and a glass of dry rosé or white wine for a beautiful fall dinner.

Recipe Rating: 3.77751

Spicy poblano peppers join red and green bell peppers to add zing and flavor to this traditional recipe. If your cornbread is extremely fresh, allow it to dry out a bit before using. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cornbread, or for a dairy-free version, use non-hydrogenated, non-dairy margarine in place of the butter.

Recipe Rating: 3.56526

Be sure to use a fire-roasted salsa to make this easy, lighter version of traditional refried beans. Their smokiness will add unrivaled flavor and fragrance to the dish. Serve as a side dish, or as a dip with tortilla chips.

Recipe Rating: 3.64221

These sweet potatoes served atop pineapple rings are an appealing way to get kids (and adults) to eat more healthy vegetables. Lightly sweetened with maple syrup and orange juice, they're a terrific alternative to the standard sugar-laden sweet potato casseroles.

Recipe Rating: 3.09684

This simple couscous dish combines dried fruits and nuts with an earthy blend of Moroccan spices. A delicious accompaniment to seasoned meats, fish, vegetables or a Moroccan tagine. Serve freshly steamed or warmed up the next day.

Recipe Rating: 3.66393

The flavors in this dressing are traditional, but it makes use of both whole wheat sourdough and cornbread. Full of sausage, mushrooms and hazelnuts, it's as delicious on its own as it is inside your Thanksgiving bird.

Recipe Rating: 3.94349

Moist and dense in texture, this bread is easy to prepare and very adaptable, accommodating your choice of chopped nuts or dried fruit in place of the cranberries. For a delicious alternative grain version, try our Cranberry Banana Quinoa Bread. Both are perfect to make ahead for a simple holiday morning breakfast or brunch.